Sexy maternity lingerie for Valentine’s Day: Yes, you can go there. And you should.

by Kate Etue | Baby, Fashion

Sexy maternity lingerie when you’re pregnant or nursing? I’m on board! When I was pregnant and nursing, I always felt a little bummed about Valentine’s Day; it was hard for me to feel really attractive when I ballooned up to the size of a Smart Car...

Organic swaddle blankets from Aden + Anais join with the The Honest Co., and babies everywhere fall to sleep in style

by Christina Refford | Baby

We were wrapping our wee babes in Aden + Anais’ soft muslin swaddle blankets long before today’s babies were even a twinkle in their fathers’ eyes. But, for today’s lucky kids, Aden + Anais has partnered with another one of our favorites baby...

WipesWraps: Something cute on the changing table besides your baby’s tush.

by Jeana | Baby

After the birth of my third baby, I was quickly jettisoned back into the world of nonstop diaper changes. For those of you still in that 12-a-day phase–or even if you just keep wipes in the car or the kitchen–the affordable, handmade WipesWraps by...

Massaging teethers for babies: Preferable to letting them chew on the cat’s tail.

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

My kids were mouthers. You know, the kind who learned to crawl, then proceeded to put every single thing into their mouths for the next, oh, three years. So I can pretty much guarantee that CMP fave, innobaby, would have had a place of honor in my great bag of...

To maternity and beyond: Fourth Love looks chic even after your 9 months are up.

by Melissa | Baby, Fashion

The idea of a stylish maternity clothing line that still fits after your nine months are up is a relatively new thing. And a welcome one. While some creative (and super fit) moms can get away with buying their normal designer faves a few sizes up to compensate for...

A Giggle sale that new parents should be flocking to.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

Welcome to that time of year we love most. (No, not our birthdays.) It’s sale time, and there’s great deals all over the web right now including a sale at Giggle, one of our favorite shops for babies and kids–and you can find more than just winter...

Modern nursery decor to welcome babies, without a princess crown or a train in sight.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

It’s been a while since I found handmade modern nursery decor and crib bedding that made me yearn (almost) for an opportunity to redecorate a nursery, and I’ve definitely found it with the Ivie Baby Etsy Shop. You can choose from tons of modern designs. I...

Breast pump handbags that pump up the style

by Jeana | Baby

I’m always on the lookout for anything that makes life easier for nursing moms like myself (like these excellently cool nursing tops). And I can tell you from experience that returning to work after maternity leave is a particularly daunting process if...

Time to ditch the antibacterial hand soaps in favor of these 5 safe soaps for babies and kids.

by Melissa | Baby

If you’ve been following the recent news (and our own posts for the last few years), it  turns out that antibacterial soaps are not the safe soaps for babies and kids they’ve claimed  to be. The FDA recently issued a statement saying that after 40 years of...

Elephants on Parade

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby

We know personalized baby gifts are supposed to show you gave it more than two seconds’ thought choosing a special keepsake. These cozy pachyderms, an exclusive offering from Baby Gardner, do just that. This little baby elephant parade wall hanging is a a great...

Important tips for keeping your baby cozy and warm through her first winter. Other than moving to Hawaii.

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style, Kids, Tips + Tricks

This post is part of our monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap, celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots!   Unless you live in super warm climes, we know that heading outside with your baby during the winter months can be a bit...

Jammies Pret-a-Porter: An extra-sweet stocking stuffer for an extra-sweet baby

by Jeana | Baby, Kid Style

I’m a sucker for cute packaging. Pair that with an even cuter baby outfit and you’ve got one adorable gift idea for any baby in your life who’s too young for chocolate Santas just yet. Jammies Prêt-à-Porter is an all-in-one gift for a stylish baby,...